Finding the Third Proportional to 367,173 and 517,073.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,173 and 517,073.63 is: 728,172.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,173 : 517,073.63 = 517,073.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,173/517,073.63 = 517,073.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,173x = 517,073.63 × 517,073.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,173x = 267,365,133,670.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,365,133,670.64/367,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,172.10
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